Rust en Vrede
Single Vineyards Stellenbosch Syrah
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Huge day tasting in Stellenbosch, so no complete notes; savory red fruits, blackberry, pepper, mineral; high acid, medium plus tannins
Huge day tasting in Stellenbosch, so no complete notes; savory red fruits, blackberry, pepper, mineral; high acid, medium plus tannins
Feb 16th, 2020
Very nice Syrah. This one made it on the Wine Spectator Top 100 2017 list (92 pts), and I can see why. Smooth, dark, powerful but balanced.
Very nice Syrah. This one made it on the Wine Spectator Top 100 2017 list (92 pts), and I can see why. Smooth, dark, powerful but balanced.
Nov 5th, 2018
Smoky sweet aroma reminiscent of cherry pipe tobacco. Rich plum and dark cherry flavors with a touch of shoyu and minerally smooth finish.
Smoky sweet aroma reminiscent of cherry pipe tobacco. Rich plum and dark cherry flavors with a touch of shoyu and minerally smooth finish.
Jul 21st, 2016Good wine with good balance of wood and fruit, strong but elegant, but does not have Syrah character. 2016 drank eoy 2021.
Good wine with good balance of wood and fruit, strong but elegant, but does not have Syrah character. 2016 drank eoy 2021.
Dec 31st, 2021
Plump and chewy with a core of blackberries and baking spice. Lush tannins with a mouthwatering finish. New world style but delicious. A WS Top 100 and well deserved.
Plump and chewy with a core of blackberries and baking spice. Lush tannins with a mouthwatering finish. New world style but delicious. A WS Top 100 and well deserved.
Jun 14th, 2019
Nice drinking Syrah. I might decant a while or open day before. Can age well.
Nice drinking Syrah. I might decant a while or open day before. Can age well.
Apr 1st, 2017